3 Forgotten Classic Rock Hits of the 90s That Will Remind You How Eclectic the Decade Was

The 1990s had it all. In fact, can we all agree to just go back in time and hang out in the decade? No? We’ve gone too far? Okay, fine. But at least we can dive back into the songs from the era and remember what it felt like to live in a simpler time when the radio was all that mattered and everyone’s angst was on full sonic display. With that in mind, let’s explore three forgotten songs from the 90s that showcase the era’s classic rock prowess. Indeed, these are three forgotten classic rock hits of the era that will remind you just how wondrous the 90s were.

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“Spoonman” by Soundgarden from ‘Superunknown’ (1994)

This song was released on the Seattle-born grunge group Soundgarden’s seminal 1994 record, Superunknown. That LP also featured hits like “Fell On Black Days” and the iconic track, “Black Hole Sun”, so it’s not hard to imagine just about any other song taking a backseat to those big-name hits years later.

Yet, the quirky rocker “Spoonman”, which features spoon playing and was written during the filming of the Pacific Northwest film Singles, became a breakout track for the band in the 90s. Today, it’s well worth diving back into.

“Uninvited” by Alanis Morissette from ‘City Of Angels: Music From The Motion Picture’ (1998)

When music fans today think of Alanis Morissette, they often think of her breakout LP, Jagged Little Pill. But the songwriter and performer was more than just the “Ironic” and “You Oughta Know” singer. She had a beautiful voice, even when she wasn’t raging against those who wronged her, and this song proves it.

Released on the film soundtrack for the 1998 movie City of Angels, the song cuts into your soul and sounds like a secret. It’s glorious, divine.

“Discothèque” by U2 from ‘Pop’ (1997)

This one is a controversial song! And that is only because U2’s 1997 LP Pop was one of its least popular, and its opening track “Discothèque” is not remembered fondly amongst super fans. Yet, it’s an incredible song filled with energy, vocal prowess, and a near-depraved mood that U2 pulled off well.

This is a song you can trip out to on repeat for hours. It’s a place as much as it is a tune, somewhere to go when you need it. It’s hypnotic, and those who know want the spell to be cast on them often.

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